Springboard+ Programme Funding FAQs

Springboard Courses in Ireland

FAQs - Course Funding - Springboard Courses in Galway

Posted 14 January

Our Springboard courses are proving very popular, but there are still places available, so please do get your application in as soon as possible. Before you do here are the most frequently asked questions about the funding rules for Springboard+ programmes.

The information in these FAQs and answers are correct to the best of our knowledge. Do please check on the official Springboard course guidance pages if you need more information.

On this page: Springboard+ Programme funding

Which Springboard+ programmes are fully funded for everyone?

All level 6 certificates and modules are FREE under the Springboard initiative.

At Galway Business School, the following level 6 programmes are available to you at no cost, subject to you being eligible (see Springboard+ Programme Eligibility FAQS).

Level 6 certificates which are fully funded:

Certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship

Certificate in Sales and Marketing

Certificate in Business Communications

Quantitative Methods

Computer Applications

Introduction to Accounting

Which Springboard+ programmes do you have to contribute towards?

If you are DEASP customer or Returner, all courses are completely free.

There is a 10% course fee contribution if you are employed, but this 10% fee is only payable for level 7, 8 and 9 courses. You pay this additional fee directly to Galway Business School as part of the application process (see Springboard course applications).

You usually have to pay your own travel costs however the courses offered by Galway Business School are all online providing a further saving.

Here are the level 7 and level 8 certificates which are being offered by Galway Business School:

Certificate in Strategic Management (Level 7)

Human Resource Management (Level 7)

Business Data Analysis (Level 7)

Innovation and New Enterprise Development (Level 8)

Global Digital Marketing (Level 8)

You can read further details about Springboard+ programme eligibility, particularly to do with nationality and residency status here: https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility.

How much do I have to pay?

The most you will have to pay is 10% of the total cost of the Springboard+ programme. That means that even for the most expensive programme, the maximum contribution you’ll be asked to make is €87.10, and remember, that is only if you’re employed.

Will my Springboard+ programme still be fully funded if I was unemployed or a returner, and I get a job during the course?

It’s great news if you find work during your course. As long as you fulfilled the eligibility criteria at the start of the course, you will be able to continue studying on the course until you’ve finished. Since our Springboard courses are delivered online, we hope it will make it even easier for you to keep studying with us, even if you find work. (see Studying your Springboard course online).

If you have any different questions, or you’re uncertain in any way, please do get in touch with us. We’re happy to help you. Below you’ll find more FAQs that might answer your questions: